Preferred Plus Lice Killing Piperonyl butoxide, Pyrethrum extract PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE PYRETHRUM EXTRACT PYRETHRUM EXTRACT WATER ALCOHOL POLYQUATERNIUM-10 (400 MPA.S AT 2%) PEG-25 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL AMMONIUM LAURETH-2 SULFATE cloudy to transparent, cream to straw
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel Preferred Plus Pharmacy Lice Killing Shampoo Compare to the Active Ingredients of RID® Lice Treatment for Human Use Shampoo & Conditioner in One Safe, Effective & Fast Eliminates Lice from your family home INCLUDES ONE PATENTED COMB Maximum Strength 4 fl OZ (118 ml) preferred-plus
- Principal Display Panel Preferred Plus Pharmacy Lice Killing Shampoo Compare to the Active Ingredients of RID® Lice Treatment for Human Use Shampoo & Conditioner in One Safe, Effective & Fast Eliminates Lice from your family home INCLUDES ONE PATENTED COMB Maximum Strength 4 fl OZ (118 ml) preferred-plus
Overview
Uses treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice
Indications & Usage
Uses treats head, pubic (crab), and body lice
Dosage & Administration
Directions • Important: Read warnings before use • Adults and children 2 years and over: Inspect • check each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice/nits (eggs) • look for tiny nits near scalp, beginning at back of neck and behind ears • examine small sections of hair at a time • unlike dandruff which moves when touched, nits stick to the hair • if either lice or nits are found, treat with this product Treat • apply thoroughly to DRY HAIR or other affected area. For head lice, first apply behind ears and to back of neck. • allow product to remain for 10 minutes, but no longer • use warm water to form a lather, shampoo, then thoroughly rinse • for head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles Remove lice and their eggs (nits) • use a fine-tooth or special lice/nit comb. Remove any remaining nits by hand (using a throw-away glove). • hair should remain slightly damp while removing nits • if hair dries during combing, dampen slightly with water • for head lice, part hair into sections. Do one section at a time starting on top of the head. Longer hair may take 1 to 2 hours. • lift a 1-to 2-inch wide strand of hair. Place comb as close to scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from scalp. • pin back each strand of hair after combing • clean comb often. Wipe nits away with tissue and discard in a plastic bag. Seal bag and discard to prevent lice from coming back. • after combing, thoroughly recheck for lice/nits. Repeat combing if necessary. • check daily for any lice/nits that you missed • a second treatment must be done in 7 to 10 days to kill any newly hatched lice • if infestation continues, see a doctor for other treatments • Children under 2 years : ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use • near eyes • inside nose, mouth, or vagina • on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas. Ask a doctor before use if you are • allergic to ragweed. May cause breathing difficulty or an asthmatic attack. When using this product • keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel • if product gets into eyes, flush with water right away • scalp itching or redness may occur Stop use and ask a doctor if • breathing difficulty occurs • eye irritation occurs • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Purpose Lice treatment
Do Not Use
Do not use • near eyes • inside nose, mouth, or vagina • on lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas.
When Using
When using this product • keep eyes tightly closed and protect eyes with a washcloth or towel • if product gets into eyes, flush with water right away • scalp itching or redness may occur
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • breathing difficulty occurs • eye irritation occurs • skin or scalp irritation continues or infection occurs
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information • do not freeze • store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) • to report serious side effects due to the use of this product call (515) 276-1586 • see package insert for additional information
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